Reforms Buzz in Kansas Legislature Ahead of Session
Kansas lawmakers prepare a string of unusual bills for the coming session. Proposals include setting dining car meal prices and a free state dormitory for legislators. Others seek proof of death before burial and criminalizing gifts during campaigns. A bank deposit guaranty law and school text book publication are also planned with tax amendments. The U S Senate race is considered settled by Bristow’s prior primary.
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Topeka
Kan
Jan. S
Kansas
Anson Cooke
Mitchell County
Harbaugh
United States
Joseph L. Bristow
Cheter I
Long
Minnesota Legislature Opens Biennial Session
The Minnesota Legislature met in a biennial session. Key items include raising railroad gross earnings tax from 4 to 5 percent, placing railroad stock issues under state control, reapportionment, and prohibiting brewers from owning saloon licenses. Also debated are county option, a public utilities commission, extending direct primary to state officers, county agricultural schools under state aid, and liberal appropriations for state educational and charitable institutions.
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St, Paul
Minnesota
Public Utilities Commission
Illinois Legislature to Meet Tomorrow in Springfield
The Illinois Legislature will convene tomorrow as Governor Deneen's annual message outlines recommendations on state institutions. Deep waters are slated for discussion, and Senator Hopkins faces a potential clash with Congress over re election amid legislative maneuvering.
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Springfield
Deneen
Hopkins
Congress
North Carolina Legislature Opens with Light Agenda
N RALP H A G H N C Jan 5 reports the assembly to convene with little major legislation expected. Railroad rate laws will likely stay as is and the prohibition law remains untouched. The main activity is anticipated in revising revenue and machinery acts and general tax adjustments.
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Ralpfagh
N. C
North Dakota Legislature Opens With Taxation Prohibition Reform
Bis marck reports a busy session as lawmakers consider tax reforms and primary law changes. Proposals aim to tighten prohibition enforcement, ban liquor sales in drug stores, and inspect liquor shipment into the state. Additional measures cover schools warehouses grain trade and the initiative and referendum.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Doctors to Hold Banquet in February
Calhoun County Medical Society met at city hall and elected officers for the year. The annual banquet is set for February 2 with location to be announced. Officers include President Dr W B Arbery of Jacksonville and Vice President Dr R L Hughes of Choccolocco.
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Calhoun County Medical Society
Dra. L. M. Winn
W. PD. Sellers
A. N. Steele
W. B. Arbery
Jacksonville
R. L. Hughes
Choccolocco
Board of Censors
Big Singing Sunday at Circuit Court Room
The progressive element invites the public to a 1:30 Sunday singing in the circuit court room at the courthouse. Prof H F Morris from Brooksville and Profs C R Mullins and J M Vines of Carrollton Ga will join in the program. They come to Anniston Saturday on business and will stay to participate in the service. Performers are noted as unusually skilled musicians and the event promises notable entertainment. Rev Mr Burks and his class will attend with arrangements to accommodate all comers.
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Circuit Court Room
Court House
H. F. Morris
Brooksville
C. R. Mullins
J. M. Vines
Carrollton
Anniston
Burks
Dean's Ointment Relief Ad Sparks Quick Cure
Painful skin eruptions disturb daily life and pull on nerves. Dean's Ointment promises fast relief and lasting cures, offered for fifty cents at any drug store, claiming dependable results.
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Dean
Calhoun on Trial for Bribery in San Francisco Case
Patrick Calhoun president of the United Railways Company faced trial before Judge Lawler charged with supplying funds that aided Abe Ruef in bribing supervisors to grant valuable franchises. Prosecutor Heney labels Calhoun a chief Frisco conspirator in the case.
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San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
United Railways Company
Heney
Frisco
Lawler
Calhoun
Abe Ruef
Tawney arrives to defend against secret services charges
Congress man Tawney reached Washington and planned a House speech rebutting the president's message about secret services appropriations. The select committee handling the message may report today, with Representatives Sherley Smith and Fitzgerald also preparing floor defenses against the stated criticisms.
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Washington
Tawney
House
Sherley
Smith
Fitzgerald
Alabama lawyers press fight to defeat Hundley nomination
A large Alabama bar delegation met President Roosevelt in Washington on January 5 to seek withdrawal of Judge Hundley’s confirmation. They plan to approach Senate members if a withdrawal is not made, noting widespread opposition among lawyers and former supporters. Walker Percy led the effort and remained confident of success.
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Washington
Alabama
Roosevelt
Hundley
Senate
Handley
Walker Percy
Sleeping Woman Nears Final Sleep in Georgia
Rome Georgia January 5 Mrs Mary Huff a Lindale resident continues in a prolonged slumber that could end in death doctors report unless there is a change within 24 hours She has slept as long as nine days previously awaking briefly last Wednesday and has since been semi conscious her sight is gone and she cannot take nourishment Two doctors are treating her but have not halted the long sleep news reports describe her condition and prognosis
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Rome
Mary Huff
Posey-Harrison Couple Wed in Piedmont Home Ceremony
Grogan Harrison of Jacksonville married Claudia Posey of Piedmont in a private home wedding at the Posey residence. Rev. Terry of the Methodist church officiated as the couple, described as a rising Jacksonville businessman and a lovely Piedmont bride.
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Piedmont
Grogan Harrison
Jacksonville
Claudia Posey
J. Posey
Mr. Terry
Harrison
Oil King to golf with Taft in Augusta visit
J D Rockefeller with a large retinue is due in Augusta Georgia around January 7 or 14. It is reported that arrangements will be made for a golf game between him and William Howard Taft during the visit.
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Augusta
J. D. Rockefeller
W. H. Taft
Mayor Maddox Takes His Seat Inaugural Message
Atlanta January 5 Mayor Robert F Maddox opens his term with a general advancement policy urging a $1 000 000 sewer bonds and increased funding for police fire schools parks and land for new parks He notes Prohibition law contributed to reduced drunkenness and pledges to enforce all laws and curb lawlessness.
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Atlanta
Robert F. Maddox
Maddox
M Hillsman Elected Speaker In Tennessee House
Nashville Jan 5 M Hillsman nephew of Senator Bob Taylor was elected speaker of the Tennessee House with 61 votes while 26 members were present and not voting Ed B Martin won the clerkship by 81 to 6 F T Wilson named assistant clerk Judge E N Bullock announced a statewide prohibition bill would be introduced in both houses once organization is complete by Senator Holladay in the Senate and a yet unnamed member in the House
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Nashville
M. Hillsman
Bob Taylor
Tennessee House
Ed B. Martin
J. Stockard
F. T. Wilson
E. N. Bullock
Holladay
Georgia Peach Growers Organize Form State Exchange
Atlanta January 5 Efforts begun last year to unite Georgia peach growers into a state wide organization culminated with officer elections and the formation of the Georgia Fruit Exchange. The group covers over 60 percent of growers shipping more than 6000 carloads to northern markets and aims to secure better railroad rates and fair treatment from commission men. State will fight.
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Atlanta
New Georgia Fruit Exchange
Brewing Fight Over Prohibition Bill Advances in Court
Assistant Attorney General Martin, absent his chief, gathers evidence in Montgomery to defend the prohibition bill in federal court next Thursday. Cook Brewing Company attorneys press constitutional arguments as they seek to invalidate the measure. After federal action, a mandamus to compel a probate judge to issue a license goes to the City court.
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Montgomery
Martin
United States
Cook Brewing Company
Judge orders strict probe into prohibition violations
Birmingham judge Dan A. Greene instructed the grand jury to investigate all violations of the prohibition law and outlined the impeachment process related to charges against Sheriff E L Higdon.
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Birmingham
Dan A. Greene
Criminal Court
E. L. Higdon
Levy Taxes To Cover Prohibition Loss In Montgomery
Montgomery city plans a street tax of three dollars per year and a one dollar dog tax to offset the thirty five thousand dollars in liquor license revenue lost under prohibition. A proposed automobile tax of ten dollars and a five dollar tax on pleasure horses and buggies are being discussed.
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Montgomery
Stock Law Elections Ordered in Beat 15 and Beat 3
The Probate Judge of Calhoun County Alabama orders stock law elections in Beat No 15 and Beat No 3 to decide if stock running at large should be prohibited. Polls open February 13 1909 at specified localities with appointed managers clerks and a returning officer. Qualified voters in each beat not yet in a stock law district may vote yes or no on stock prohibition.
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Calhoun County
Alabama
7Th Street
Dunkin Avenue
John MacMichal
J. D. Kirby
W. D. New
D. L. Loyd
R. N. Groves
T. H. Ledbetter
D. FP. Holder
Emmett F. Crook
Antioch Church
Said
Beat No. 3
H. J. Truitt
F. M. Lester
J. J. Robinett
A. J. Skelton
J. A. Stevenson
J. 8
Kadle
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